Category Specialist

Laveer Engineering; Salwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company invites a Category Specialist to support Direct Sourcing and Enterprise Category Management at Westinghouse. You will partner with European sites and cross-functional teams to shape category strategy and deliver supplier performance improvements.

You will analyze spend data, generate insights with Power BI, and help run procurement programs, including RFI/RFP/RFQ events, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and on-time delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience – Services related supply chain preferred.
• Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services.
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Skilled in informed decision-making and leading projects.
• Organized, detail-driven in deadline-driven environments.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns and opportunities.
• Understanding of SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Wave Cost Savings Tracking.

Responsibilities

• Interface with European sites as Category Manager liaison.
• Conduct spend analysis and project future spend projections.
• Track KPIs: payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance.
• Support development of supplier relationships and presentations.
• Provide daily support across Category Management team.
• Assist with RFI, RFP, RFQ processes and supplier evaluation.
• Research industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure timely payment of critical supplier invoices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement.

Skills

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Power BI

Cost savings tracking

Problem solving

Organization

Dataset analysis

SAP/Ariba

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP/Ariba

ERP Systems

Wave (Cost Savings Tracking)

Job description

Requisition Number: 31763

Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd

Location: Salwick Preston, GB

Category Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company

Springfields

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role As a Category Specialist you will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Category Manager within Direct Sourcing and Category Management. A key success factor is the ability to effectively support and contribute to the execution of category visions. The role supports sourcing strategies and their implementation for defined categories, ensuring alignment with Westinghouse business objectives.

You will report to the Category Manager - Enterprise Category Management - Direct

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface for European sites on behalf of the Category Manager, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and peer Category Specialists to gather regional requirements and support the development of global category strategies.
• Conduct business and spend analysis using Power BI and other analytical tools; provide insights into historical spend drivers and assess potential impacts on future spend projections.
• Track and report performance against key metrics such as payment terms, on-time delivery, productivity, inflation, price variance, commodity fluctuations, and other critical procurement KPIs for Procurement Leadership.
• Support Category Managers (CM) in development of program presentations including supplier relationship management, transformation progress, QBRs, Deep Dives, weekly High/Low lights reviews, and preferred supplier analysis.
• Daily support across Category Management team solving business issues and analysis.
• Assist Category Managers with competitive sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ preparation, evaluation of results, documentation of recommendations, and communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Research, track and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage, and increased productivity
• Track receipts and payment price of certain commodities to ensure critical supplier invoices are paid on time.
• Develop a productive working relationship with peers on other teams: Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience – Services related supply chain experience preferred vs. other areas of supply chain
• Experience with Staff Augmentation and Engineering Services
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
• Skilled in making informed decisions, resolving complex challenges, and leading projects to successful outcomes
• Organized, detail‑driven, and experienced at prioritizing tasks in deadline‑driven environments
• Ability to manage stress and maintain professional composure, while completing multiple requests and projects simultaneously.
• Able to analyze complex datasets and identify patterns, trends, and opportunities
• Understanding of SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)

Why Westinghouse? We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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